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In this world, only one person had ever called her "Twinkle"-Aaron. And that had been a relic of their shared childhood.

Nate's gaze shifted to Aaron, and his hand fell back to his side. "Uncle Aaron."

"Professor Neumann," Aaron replied coolly. "Given your current situation, you can just call me Mr. Ace." His words were a subtle reminder that Nate's connection to Lena was no longer valid. Aaron then turned to Lena. "If it's convenient, I'd like to talk to you about something."

"Sure," Lena agreed, glancing at Nate briefly before walking off with Aaron.

Standing beside Aaron, who loomed over her like a shadow, Lena looked smaller than usual. "Is this about my parents?"

Since returning, Carol and Gabriel had been pushing her to move back home, claiming it was the only way they'd feel at ease. Even her grandparents had joined in.

"They want to know if you've thought it through," Aaron said, confirming her suspicion.

of consideration. "I don't want to move back," Lena replied. "I've been living alone for years. With my job, I'm called out at all hours. If I move home, I'll disrupt their rest. Aaron didn't respond immediately, his

was, Lena's parents-especially Carol-listened to Aaron more than anyone. If Lena

edge of his jacket. "Uncle Aaron, you know how it is. I'm an adult. Living with my parents at this point just

had always felt more like an equal, and her respect

said with a sigh. "But I'm an adult. I need my own space." She paused, then added with a

of playfulness in her tone-so

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her. "Then tell me the truth- why are you so insistent

her lips together, hesitating briefly before answering. "I've gotten used to it. I don't want to go

families. She had complained to him countless times back then, and

course. Why

ess

Lena froze for a beat before letting out a dry

clearly trying to win

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